Name: Kelly Lake Trail
Rating: 5.0

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All Clear 78 days ago

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“A remote singletrack checking off many experiences.”

— Tom Robson

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Features Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Wildflowers · Wildlife

No fires above timberline.

Description

This trail leads to a high alpine lake with spectacular views where artificial fly and lure fishing is permitted. Also, you can access the N. Canadian Yurt, Canadian Trail, Hidden Valley Trail, and Clear Lake Trail.

Nestled in a stunning, glacially carved valley, Kelly Lake Trail has it all - including some of the best wildflowers you've ever seen...

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Land Manager: Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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Trail Ratings

5.0 from 2 votes

#2

in State Forest State Park

#494

Overall

5.0 from 2 votes

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#2

in State Forest State Park

#79

in Colorado

#494

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Kelly Lake as the sun is going down.

Nice flat part of the trail through a lush valley.

Aspens along the Kelly Lake Trail.

Finally made it to the lake. Time for some fish…

5.6 Miles 9.0 Kilometers 89% Runnable	1,645' 502 m Ascent -160' -49 m Descent
6% Avg Grade (3°) 31% Max Grade (17°)	10,862' 3,311 m High 9,276' 2,827 m Low

Kelly Lake Trail

5.6 Miles 9.0 Kilometers

89%

1,645' 502 m

-160' -49 m

6%

31%

10,862' 3,311 m

9,276' 2,827 m

Shared By Tom Robson

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